Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 17, 2025

1. Introduction

Visual Atelier 8 (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.

This policy explains:

  • What data we collect and why,
  • How data is processed,
  • Your rights under GDPR,
  • How to manage cookies & external links.

2. Data Controller

Visual Atelier 8
Email: [email protected]
Location: Italy

3. Definitions

  • Personal Data: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (e.g., name, email, IP address).
  • Processing: Any operation performed on personal data (collection, storage, use, deletion).
  • Controller: The person/entity that determines how and why personal data is processed.

4. Types of Data Collected

  • Account and Contact Data: name, email address (only if you submit content or subscribe to the newsletter).
  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, and site usage (collected via technical and analytics cookies).
  • User Content: Any materials you may submit, such as articles, applications for features, or contact forms.
  • Newsletter Data: Email address, if you subscribe (processed by MailerLite – see their policy here).

We process data to:

  • Operate and secure our website (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, legitimate interest)
  • Respond to inquiries and manage user submissions (Art. 6(1)(b), contract)
  • Send you newsletters and communications if you subscribe (Art. 6(1)(a), consent)
  • Analyze anonymized site usage and readership statistics (Art. 6(1)(f) or, if not anonymized, Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)
  • Comply with legal obligations (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR)

6. Cookies and Analytics

Visual Atelier 8 uses cookies to:

  • Ensure basic site functionality (strictly necessary)
  • Analyze site traffic and behavior (Google Analytics or similar)
  • Manage newsletter subscriptions (MailerLite)

You can manage your cookie preferences via the cookie banner.
Detailed info about cookie practices and external services:

Cookies are only set after your consent, except strictly necessary/functional cookies.

7. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We will never sell your data.
Data may be shared with:

  • Technical service providers (hosting, CDN, analytics, email delivery)
  • Legal authorities if required by law
  • Service partners only where necessary for site operation

Data processors outside the EU are used only if appropriate safeguards are in place as per GDPR Articles 44 ff.

8. Data Retention

Your data is stored only as long as necessary for the intended purpose or as required by law. You may request deletion at any time.

  • Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe
  • Contact form data: up to 12 months
  • Technical or log data: up to 26 months

9. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Rectify incorrect data
  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict or object to certain processing
  • Withdraw your consent anytime (for newsletter/cookies)
  • Data portability
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise your rights, contact: [email protected]

10. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures (encryption, access controls, regular backups) tailored to the risk.

Our website includes links to third-party sites (such as Instagram, MailerLite, Google). We are not responsible for their privacy policies. Please consult their policies directly.

12. Updates

We may update this policy at any time.
Latest update: October 17, 2025